Nyagatare District Council has officially initiated an intensive community outreach campaign scheduled to run from March 1 to March 8 2026. Operating under the theme Imparirwakurusha nkore neza bandebereho this initiative aims to bridge the gap between elected officials and citizens while accelerating socio economic development.
The campaign serves as a critical platform for monitoring performance contracts and inspecting large scale infrastructure projects that are vital to the district’s transformation. At the center of these efforts is the Muvumba Multipurpose Dam a strategic investment valued at 121.5 million euros funded by the African Development Bank with an additional 2.7 million euro contribution from the Government of Rwanda. This project is expected to be completed by November 6 2026 and will provide irrigation for 3 000 hectares across the sectors of Rukomo Nyagatare Tabagwe Karama and Rwempasha.
During the council’s field visits several workers at the dam site shared how the project has stabilized their household economies. Nsabimana Emmanuel who joined the project while unemployed highlighted his newfound financial security
Nsabimana Emmanuel stated “I arrived here unemployed today thanks to my salary I can save in the Ejo Heza program and pay community health insurance for my family even though we contribute 15 000 Rwandan francs per household it is well worth it given the improvement in health services”.
He further noted that the dam would offer a permanent solution to regional droughts by increasing agricultural production and providing reliable access to clean water and electricity.
The project has also created significant opportunities for the younger generation
Kamariza Hadjara a young employee at the site expressed her gratitude to the Rwandan government for prioritizing youth employment in national development projects.
Kamariza Hadjara noted “This work allows me to develop myself support my parents and prepare for a better future”. The leadership of Nyagatare District views the dam as a catalyst for a shift toward high value commercial farming.
Wilson Kabagambe the Chairperson of the Nyagatare District Council emphasized that the infrastructure would revolutionize local agriculture. Wilson Kabagambe remarked “Our farmers will have irrigation water in all seasons without fearing drought irrigated areas will expand agriculture will develop and we will be able to move towards cash crops destined for international markets”.
This campaign continues to ensure that such multi billion investments directly translate into improved living standards for the residents of Nyagatare.
